Obituaries

Nov 6, 2019

Charles “Gene” Eugene Maurer passed away November 6, 2019 at the age of 85. He was born January 23, 1934 to the late Lewis Maurer and Lois Jackson Maurer.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene Clark Maurer; step-son, Henry “Hank” Tolar; sister, Sarah Maurer Harrell and brother-in-law, Thomas Pierson.

He is survived...

Nov 4, 2019

Elenor Azalea Smith age 96 of Selma, passed away on November 4, 2019 at Hatley Healthcare in Clanton. She was born in Alabama on December 25, 1922 to the late Edward Smith and the late Hixie Willis Smith. She was a former accountant with various accounting firms and served a majority of her work life in the accounting department for...

Nov 4, 2019

Timothy Eddins, 85, of Vestavia Hills, AL passed away after an extended illness on 11/4/19.  He was born in Panola, AL and grew up in Selma, AL.  He was preceded in death by his father Reverend Thomas Waul Eddins, mother Lillie Carter Eddins, devoted Aunt Hermoine Carter, two brothers Meredith and Calvin, one sister Catherine Eddins Reed.  He is survived by his...

Nov 4, 2019

Elenor Azalea Smith age 96 of Selma, passed away on November 4, 2019 at Hatley Healthcare in Clanton. She was born in Alabama on December 25, 1922 to the late Edward Smith and the late Hixie Willis Smith. She was a former accountant with various accounting firms and served a majority of her work life in the accounting department for...

Oct 26, 2019

Michael Dean "Mike" Blake, 66, of Selma, Alabama passed away on October 26, 2019.

Mike was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on November 22, 1952 to John Everett Blake and Ruth Lechner Blake. He married his sweetheart, Lynn on November 19, 1977. They were blessed with three adored children and four cherished grandchildren. Mike finished high school...

Oct 26, 2019

Teresa Elliott Tindoll passed away on October 26, 2019 at the age of 81.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Terry Hubert Elliott and Mattie Lou Ward Elliott; sisters, Maxine Adams, Ruby Boswell and Mary Frances Guyton and mother-in-law, Mozelle Tindoll whom she dearly loved.

She is survived by her husband, John Marvin...

Oct 25, 2019

Mary Faye Kilgore Church passed away on October 25, 2019.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at New Live Oak Cemetery with Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing.

She is preceded by her parents, Paul Kilgore and V.C. Grindle; brother, Gary Ray Kilgore; daughter, Michelle Miley; grandchildren, Colby...

Oct 24, 2019

Mr. Robert Wayne Jones age 62 of Selma, passed away suddenly on October 24, 2019. He was born in Selma on May 6, 1957 to the late Jimmy Jones and the late Ivy Langford Jones. He was a retired supervisor with 35 years of service to Miller Lumber Company in Selma. He is survived by his sons, Jason (Katie) Jones...

Oct 22, 2019

Joy McCracken Reece passed away October 22, 2019 at the age of 73. She was born July 15, 1946 to the late Hildreth and Eloyce McCracken.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Elton Reece.

She is survived by her daughter, Lane Reece of Tuscaloosa; son, Todd (Kellie) Reece; granddaughter, Ellie...

Oct 21, 2019

Naomi Nettie Sims Davis passed away on Monday evening, October 21, 2019 at the age of 89.  She was born on October 5, 1930 in Autauga County, Alabama to parents Willis Franklin and Willie Jones Sims.  She married Clarence A. Davis, Jr. in 1951 and had four children from this union.

She was preceded in death by...

Oct 19, 2019

Ethel Ann Stratman passed away on October 19, 2019 at the age of 64.

Graveside will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 24, 2019 at New Live Oak Cemetery with Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing.

She was preceded in death by her parents: James and Laura Martin; brother: James Martin; grandchildren: Cody...

Oct 19, 2019

Edith Mae Fisher Williamson passed away October 19, 2019 at the age of 68. She was born September 4, 1951 to the late Alvie D. Fisher and Ella Mae Latham Fisher.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Max Williamson and sister, Betty Ann (Buddy) Abbott.

Edith was a loving wife, mother, sister, friend,...

Oct 18, 2019

Graveside Services for Mrs. Marie Cain, 83, who entered into rest October 18, 2019 will be conducted Thursday morning at 11 o'clock in Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery, Selma, Alabama. Please meet at Selma Funeral Home at 10 o'clock for procession to the cemetery. Mrs. Cain was a native of Alabama having made North Augusta her home for the past 18...

Oct 18, 2019

Graveside Services for Mrs. Marie Cain, 83, who entered into rest October 18, 2019 will be conducted Thursday morning at 11 o'clock in Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery, Selma, Alabama. Please meet at Selma Funeral Home at 10 o'clock for procession to the cemetery. Mrs. Cain was a native of Alabama having made North Augusta her home for the past 18...

Oct 17, 2019

Dorothye "Dot" Holland Jackson, known as "MaMa Dot" to everyone, age 84 of Selma passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Vaughan Regional Medical Center on Selma. She was born on June 4, 1935 in Selma. She was a former timekeeper for All-Lock Company and a loyal member of the Dallas County Moose Lodge. She is survived by her...

Oct 16, 2019

Betty Jean Lester, age 87, of Orrville, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2019 at Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Sanders and Dr. Ed Eaton officiating. Burial will follow at Orrville City Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 12:00 Friday at the funeral home.

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Oct 14, 2019

Robert Scott Phillips, age 52, of Selma, AL, went to fish with the Lord October 14, 2019. He was preceded in death by his brother, Steven C. Phillips and grandparents, Luther and Lela Pepper and Robert and Betty Phillips. Surviving are his son, Preston Phillips; parents, Bob and Pat Phillips; brother, Mark Phillips (Suzanne); sister-in-law, Alicia Phillips; fiancé, Kim Fisher...

Oct 14, 2019

James “Jimmy” Woodfin passed away on October 14, 2019 at the age of 84. He was born January 26, 1935 to the late Arthur and Carrie Woodfin.

Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Rosemont Cemetery in Uniontown with Rev. George McKee and Rev. Anita Wilburn officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral...

Oct 11, 2019

Faye McCarty Cheshire passed away on October 11, 2019 at the age of 87. She was born November 23, 1931 to the late John W. McCarty and Hermenia Shannahan McCarty.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Cheshire; son, J. Patrick Cheshire; brothers, Jim McCarty and William McCarty.

She is survived by...

Oct 11, 2019

James H. Long passed away on October 11, 2019 at the age of 74. He was born October 2, 1945.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Howard Long and sister, Holly Dunn.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Long; sons, James H. (Felicia) Long, II, Shane (Michaga) Vinson, Justin (Kaelyn) Long;...